Dan Norris Email & Phone Number

Phoenix, Az, Us

Tempe, Az

Set up and oversee Phase I clinical studies. Create source documentation according to client protocol and Celerion SOP requirements. Order required supplies. Train and oversee clinical staff during study conduct. Make sure various milestones are met. Learn new equipment sent for the study and train clinic personnel on its use. Perform routine medical analysis to acquire data for reporting to sponsor. These include vital signs, ECGs, blood processing, etcDeveloped tool to improve order accuracy and lower costsInvolved with up to eighteen studies at a timeGiven high marks for helping new study managers conduct their first few studies.Train and mentor new clinical conduct specialists.

Mesa, Az

Analyzed client financial data to determine long-term retirement goals and short-term financial needs.

Phoenix, Az

Managed the Wet Chemistry and Microbiology Departments.Performed numerous inorganic and microbiological analysis for environmental compliance.Hired and trained new staff.Evaluated new instruments for purchase. Trained staffed on use on the new instrumentation.Instruments used:• Ion Chromatography• UV-VIS Spectrophotometer• BOD autosampler• Rapid Flow Analyzer• pH meterLab had a Rapid Flow Analyzer that had been previously purchased and never brought online. Helped to get it operating for use with several inorganic methods.Improved work productivity by analyzing everyday work practices and implementing efficiency enhancing changes or by training personnel in alternative methods, which increased monthly billing and revenue while reducing overtime and improving turn around times. Department turn around times improved from an average of 70-75 % to 85-90% on time. Costly errors in data reported went from several a day to just a few a week. Client satisfaction improved to where entire lab received recognition from parent company.

Phoenix, Arizona Area

Developed and taught fun hands on experiments based on science related themes to 3rd through 6th graders after-school.

Phoenix, Az

Analyzed water and wastewater samples for environmental compliance.Tests involved: Biological Oxygen Demand, Sulfides, Nitrates, Nitrites, Cyanides, Ammonis, Total Dissolved Solids, Total Suspended Solids.Helped order supplies for the lab.Instruments used::• pH meter:• Autosamplers:• SpectroscophyIn a moment of down time another chemist and myself challenged ourselves to automate the total suspended solids test. My partner attached a printer and bar code scanner to an extra computer while I created an Excel form that performed the calculations as well as comparing the results for quality control purposes. This greatly decreased labor costs and eliminated errors in the data.Created an educational science magic show for elementary school children to help promote environmental awareness.

Phoenix, Az

Extracted pesticide residues from various matrices. The extracts were analyzed on various laboratory equipment and the results were reported back to the chemical companies for US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) submission. Tests were conducted using Good Laboratory Practice (GLP). Instrumentation used::• Gas Chromotagraphy:• Ion ChromatographyAs quality control specialist I analyzed the data to ensure it was compliant to all specifications established by the McKenzie Labs, the clients, and the EPA.

Flagstaff, Arizona

Drinking water analysis:• Total Coliform Bacteria• Escherichia ColiWastewater analysis:• Fecal Coliform• Biochemical Oxygen Demand• Total Dissolved Solids (TDS)• Total Suspended Solids (TSS)• Total Solids (TS)• Settleable Solids (SS)Performed sample collections.Reported results to Arizona Dept of Environmental Quality (ADEQ)Helped clients troubleshoot causes of contamination and recommended how to solve the problem. Established a great rapport with clientele.Analyzed deficiencies in current laboratory quality control procedures identified by regulatory agency audit. Established new work processes and developed a quality control manual that corrected deficiencies and satisfied future regulatory inspections.

Bachelor Of Science (B.S.), Extended Chemistry

Master Of Business Administration (Mba), Technology Management